Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry (2003)

Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry (2003) poster

The complex engineering challenges that make re-entry into the earth's atmosphere so dangerous. Scientists have labored for years to bring a crew safely home in what is essentially a meteorite, wrapped in a cocoon of fire, hurtling towards earth six times faster than the fastest bullet. Scientific experts from NASA explain the significance of Columbia's events as they unfolded, offer insights into what may have caused them and how those key events contributed to the shuttle’s ultimate destruction.

Director: Mark Marabella
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Robert Newton
Production: BellaSwartz Productions, Horizon Video, Discovery
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $279,936
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Race and the Moon Landing Mission

Keywords

nasa, challenger, space, space shuttle, discovery

More Films by Director: Mark Marabella
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry about?
The complex engineering challenges that make re-entry into the earth's atmosphere so dangerous. Scientists have labored for years to bring a crew safely home in what is essentially a meteorite, wrapped in a cocoon of fire, hurtling towards earth six times faster than the fastest bullet. Scientific experts from NASA explain the significance of Columbia's events as they unfolded, offer insights into what may have caused them and how those key events contributed to the shuttle’s ultimate destruction.
Who directed Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry?
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry was directed by Mark Marabella.
Who stars in Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry?
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry stars Will Lyman.
How long is Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry?
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry?
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry is a Documentary, History film.
What is the budget of Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry?
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry had a budget of $279,936.
Where was Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry produced?
Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry?
The themes of Coming Home from Space: The Challenge of Re-Entry include: Space Race and the Moon Landing Mission.